Programming Roles

All of our programming roles require strong C++ skills and at least five years of industry experience is essential. General responsibilities and requirements for all coders include:

• Profile and maintain existing game code
• Work with the Technical Director, department leads and programmers to design the game code and contribute to technical design documents
• Assist in preparing milestone builds as required
• Good debugging skills
• Self motivation
• Excellent communication, time-management & organizational skills

Senior Animator

• 3 years+ experience in game development as animator/character artist
• Assist in the animation integration with designers and engineers to create quality in-game content.
• Exceptional skill in animating realistic human characters, strong animation ability and good aesthetic eye.
• Character Rigging, Skinning & Set-up skills.
• Thorough understanding and application of classic animation principles (staging, timing, anticipation, follow through, etc.)
• Solid understanding of next-gen character/animation development process, limitations and dependencies
• Strong interest in video games.
• Self motivated, willingness to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize own tasks and be responsive to deadlines.

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Senior Character Artist

• 3 years+ experience in game development as Character artist
• Strong character modeling/texturing/design skills
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Maya, Zbrush and Photoshop
• Strong traditional art background and good aesthetic eye.
• Understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form
• Character Skinning skills.
• Solid understanding of next-gen character development process, limitations and dependencies
• Strong interest in video games.
• Self motivated, willingness to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize own tasks and be responsive to deadlines.

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Senior Technical Animator/Character Artist

• 5+ years professional games development experience.
• Experience with motion capture and MotionBuilder
• Strong character modeling skill (3ds Max, Zbrush or similar)
• Strong animation ability and good aesthetic eye.
• Assist in the animation integration with designers and engineers to create quality in-game content.
• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide variety of project staff.
• Excellent understanding of next-gen character/animation development process, limitations and dependencies
• Pro-actively provide technical solutions to visual problems
• Mentor and share advanced knowledge of game production processes
• Technical experience with advanced rigging and/or scripting is a plus
• Strong interest in video games.
• Self motivated, willingness to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize own tasks and be responsive to deadlines.

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App/Gameplay programmer

In addition to the above, applicants should show a good understanding of how gameplay systems are implemented and will need to:

• Take an active part in the game design process working with designers and other development departments
• Turn game designs into technical specifications and implementing resulting code
• Test and refine gameplay features during the development process
• Preferably have experience implementing multi-player gameplay features
• Contribute towards a variety of different code systems related to gameplay and game modes
• Work with other programmers to interface with all project subsystems, including networking, and physics

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Senior Environment Artist

• 5 years+ experience in 2D, 3D and/or animation with games industry experience
• Advanced Max and Photoshop experience (although other 3D software users will be considered)
• Demonstrate versatility as a 3D model maker
• Experience in photo realistic texture creation including diffuse, specular and normal maps. A great eye for detail and a natural flair for composition and colour
• Knowledge of shading, modelling and texture creating skills essential.
• Excellent understanding of polygon structures and normals work
• Show a principle understanding of LODs and their creation
• Ability to produce excellent quality assets to a tight timeframe using photo reference
• Problem solving ability and good technical experience
• Self motivation and excellent communication skills
• Shipped at least 3 titles

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GUI/Graphic Artist vacancy

We are looking for a GUI artist to design, create and develop user friendly interfaces and to contribute in the creation of UI/HUD design and all round game wrapping at the London-based studio.

Ideally we would like 2+ years games experience with a graphic design background.

Requirements

• To create and design 2D/3D art
• Create Flash prototype UI flows to demonstrate design concepts
• Essential to have an understanding of composition, lighting, colour theory, graphic design, motion graphics and ability to demonstrate strong illustration and layout skills
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of user interface design principles
• Knowledge of all relevant software used in design production and post-production

Applicant must possess the following skill set:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to adapt, re-prioritise and immediately solve problems according to the needs of a fast-moving working environment with excellent time management skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic, self motivated with a strong work ethic and a high level of initiative

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